This article provides information about Other Construction and Mining Labourers in Australia. This unit group includes various occupations such as Crane Chasers, Driller's Assistants, Laggers, Mining Support Workers, and Surveyor's Assistants.

Indicative Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group require a certain level of skill. In Australia, the skill level is commensurate with an AQF Certificate I or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5). In New Zealand, it is equivalent to an NZQF Level 1 qualification or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5).

Some occupations may require a short period of on-the-job training in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. For Skill Level 5 occupations, on-the-job training or relevant experience may be necessary.

Occupations

• 821911 Crane Chaser
• 821912 Driller's Assistant
• 821913 Lagger
• 821914 Mining Support Worker
• 821915 Surveyor's Assistant

821911 Crane Chaser

A Crane Chaser slings cranes and winches, and ensures that loads do not exceed lifting capacities. They play a crucial role in directing the movement of loads.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisations: Dogman/woman, Slinger

821912 Driller's Assistant

Also known as a Driller's Offsider or Roustabout (Oil and Gas), a Driller's Assistant performs routine tasks in setting up, operating, and dismantling drilling sites for extracting oil, gas, mineral ore, or water.

Skill Level: 5

Specialisations: Derrick Hand, Roughneck, Well Treatment Offsider

821913 Lagger

A Lagger applies insulating materials, such as felt, fibreglass, polyurethane, and cork, to pipes, steam generators, process vats, and ducting. They secure insulation using wire, wire netting, staples, metal strapping, and welding torches.

Skill Level: 5

821914 Mining Support Worker

Also known as a Mineral Ore Processing Labourer, a Mining Support Worker performs routine tasks in mining and mineral ore treating operations. These tasks include assembling, operating, and dismantling mining equipment, taking ore, rock, and dust samples, and mixing ore treating chemicals and catalysts.

Skill Level: 5

Specialisation: Pit Crew Support Worker

821915 Surveyor's Assistant

A Surveyor's Assistant assists Surveyors and Geologists by transporting, assembling, maintaining, and laying out prospecting and surveying equipment. They also collect and label samples.

Skill Level: 5

Specialisations: Geological Survey Field Assistant, Seismic Survey Assistant